08/28/2018
Adults
Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program (DEEP): The Tools You Need to Manage Diabetes Tuesdays, Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5:30-7 p.m. Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative, this fun, interactive series is designed for people with diabetes or those caring for someone with diabetes. Find out how diabetes affects your body, make sense of your blood sugar numbers, meet others who have diabetes, and have fun learning in a small group through games, activities and support conversations. Registration is required. Register online at http://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/933232 or call 918-549-7323. For adults.
Tweens/Teens
Banned Books Backpacks Thursday, Sept. 27 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Banned Books Week is here! Come and celebrate by decorating a backpack in which to carry your books. Each participant will receive a free drawstring backpack, plus supplies to decorate it. Registration is required and class size is limited. Register online http://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/1015769 or by calling 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18.
Children
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies and Toddlers Tuesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10-10:25 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-10:55 a.m. Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading. For ages birth-2.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play Tuesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11-11:25 a.m. For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. For ages birth-5.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool/Stay and Play Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. The best in children’s literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 3-5.
PAWS for Reading Wednesdays, Sept. 12, 26 • 4-5 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration is required; class size is limited. Please register for only one PAWS program per month. Register online at http://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/1015736 for September 12 orhttp://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/1015737 for September 26 or call 918-549-7323.
Grandparents Day Celebration Thursday, Sept. 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your grandparent or other special family member to this special celebration. We’ll enjoy crafts, refreshments and games. For babies through elementary-aged children.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family – Bedtime Stories Thursday, Sept. 20 • 6:30-7p.m. Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas!
Preschool Yoga Friday, Sept. 21 • 10:30-11 a.m. Join certified yoga teacher Jeanne Doss for a free parent/child class featuring interactive stories and yoga poses. For ages 3-5. Class size is limited and registration is required. Register online at http://events.tulsalibrary.org/event/1015760 or by calling 918-549-7323.
